Practical Atheism as a Challenge
to the Salvific Activity of the Church Cover Image

Ateizm praktyczny jako wyzwanie dla zbawczej działalności Kościoła
Practical Atheism as a Challenge to the Salvific Activity of the Church

Author(s): HUBERT SIEPERT
Subject(s): Philosophy of Religion, Pastoral Theology, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Diecezjalne »Adalbertinum«
Keywords: atheism; pastoral theology; modernity; charity;

Summary/Abstract: Atheism as a practice of life is becoming increasingly popular in modernwestern societies. A life devoid of reference to religious practices is becomingnot so much an element of rebellion against the established religious traditions,but more of a certain obviousness that no one contests. Hence the questionarises, how is the Church to function in such an environment and how to preachthe Gospel? Pope Francis, and whim him modern theology, is increasinglyemphasizing the role of the Church as a servant who, in humility and socialengagement and through work of mercy, can preach the Gospel to modern man.The Church should proclaim the Gospel not through speculative theology, butthrough engagement with the poors and most need.

  • Issue Year: 25/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 71-86
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish